Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee, known for films such as Kahaani and Special 26, and his wife Pratibha are stranded in Nepal following the devastating flash floods, their family said on Thursday.
The couple had travelled to the Himalayan country on August 20 with the production team of a Bangladeshi film for a shoot, along with family and friends. My heartfelt condolences are with those who have lost their relatives, friends and loved ones. A well-known name in the Bengali film industry, Mukherjee has acted in films including The Namesake, Accident, Muktodhara and Jaatishwar. His Hindi film credits include Yuva, Parineeta, Laga Chunari Mein Daag and Lafangey Parindey. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives.
“Despite the challenging circumstances, Mukherjee has assured us over the phone that they are safe,” a family member said. Fellow actor Rajatabha Dutta, who is also stranded in Nepal along with Mukherjee, is safe, the family said. I pray for Nepal and the affected people,” he said in a social media post. Adhikari said the state government was closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and Nepalese authorities to assist affected tourists, pilgrims, workers and businessmen from the state.
